Additional €165,000 to improve local authority housing
I have helped secure an additional €165,000 funding for Clare County Council to both improve local authority housing for disabled persons and to also provide better energy efficiency in local authority housing. Minister Paudie Coffey has confirmed that over €165,000 extra will be given to Clare County Council, under the Energy Efficiency Programme and Disabled […]
The unfairness of motor tax installment payment charges
I have questioned the manner in which motor tax charges are levied for people who pay in installments. While paying in installments undoubtedly incurs additional administration work, I believe the rise in online payments for motor taxation should allow the State offset some of these charges. Most people cannot afford to pay their motor […]
New Anti-Crime and Burglary Plans to tackle Crime in Clare
A new Anti-Crime and Burglary response by An Garda Síochána, named Operation Thor, will help tackle crime in Clare. This new plan will be backed up by increased Government investment of €5 million, a tougher law on sentences and stricter bail for repeat offenders. While operational planning is a matter solely for the Garda Commissioner, this […]